Hiroshi Kazato

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Hiroshi Kazato (風戸裕, Kazato Hiroshi^?, born March 13, 1949, Fukushima Prefecture, Japan; died June 2, 1974) was a Japanese racecar driver. Kazato started his career at age 19. He took part in the 1971 Can-Am season, finishing 10th in the championship driving a Lola T222-Chevrolet.

He participated at Formula Two European seasons 1972 and 1973, scoring 7 championship points.

He died at only 25 years old at Fuji Speedway, during a Fuji Grand Champion series race after colliding with Seiichi Suzuki. After this incident, the circuit was modified in 1975, cancelling the first fastest turn.